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August 29, 2023 Add to library

Zimbabwe’s Election Challenges and New Carbon Trading Law

In this newsletter edition, we highlight the challenges faced during the 2023 Zimbabwe’s elections and the newly debuted Zimbabwe Carbon Trading Law.

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August 29, 2023 Add to library

Sudan Conflict: No Peace in Sight

This newsletter edition provides a brief update on the Sudan Conflict. It highlights the current situation in the country since fighting broke out between the rival forces in mid-April and also provides recommendations to resolve the conflict.

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August 15, 2023 Add to library

Nigerian Senate Confirms President Tinubu’s Ministerial Nominees

The Senate confirmation is part of the constitutional requirements to certify the competence and capacity of nominees prior to their appointment as ministers. While the process last week is commendable as all nominees were publicly screened, there are several public and policy concerns that should be addressed in future ministerial nomination and confirmation processes.

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August 15, 2023 Add to library

Ruto Begins Talks with Opposition to End Incessant Protests in Kenya

After months of political tension and opposition protests over the cost of living, tax increases, and lack of electoral and constitutional reforms, last week Ruto accepted dialogue with the main opposition led by Veteran leader Raila Odinga. Throughout the six months of protest, which began in March 2023, over 20 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and the police across the country. Additionally, the protest has slowed down business and economic activity, especially in the informal sector. In one estimate, each day of the protest cost the economy US$21 million.

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